Rep. Kadyn Wittman
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Feminist Killjoy | She/Her | Thoughts are my own | Representative for SD House of Representatives, District 15
Sioux Falls, SD
Joined September 2021
Rep. Dusty Johnson voted against interracial marriage less than six months ago.
Today, we honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He set an example to follow on striving for a more perfect union, and changed America for the better.
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Running for office is hard. Running for office as a young woman is hard. Running for office as a pro-choice, pro-LGBTQ+, pro-justice reform candidate is hard. What makes it even harder? Running in South Dakota.
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Today I brought a bill to the SD legislature that would provide free school lunches for all South Dakota children. Despite numerous proponents and scientific evidence that food access leads to better academic performance, this bill was sent to the 41st Day on a 14-1 vote.
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*Staring wistfully from South Dakota*.
For the first time in our state's history, students in Minnesota will have access to free school meals. Period. No questions asked. We’re making sure families like mine feel supported knowing that breakfast and lunch will be one less thing to worry about.
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I called @siouxfallspd because a man with a long gun and a megaphone is ranting outside the Federal Courthouse downtown. I was told, "Ma'am, it's his freedom of speech and we're an open carry state.". We live in Hell.
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Private 👏 Donors 👏 Shouldn't 👏 Have 👏 To 👏 Pay 👏 Off 👏 Public 👏 School 👏 Lunch 👏 Debt. That should be the government's responsibility. It is cruel and, frankly, unbelievable that South Dakota kids can go hungry during the day if their parents fall behind on payments.
Donors will pay off all negative meal accounts in the Sioux Falls School District this week, but after the donation, the district plans to put a cap on students’ negative balances.
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Last night, I had the privilege of meeting US Secretary of Transportation @PeteButtigieg here in Sioux Falls. I'm so grateful to Secretary Buttigieg for taking the time to visit our beautiful state and highlight the importance of investing in our infrastructure!
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I ran for office after working at a homeless shelter where I saw firsthand how few resources exist to help individuals lift themselves out of poverty. This morning, my bill to waive the fee for State IDs for unhoused South Dakotans passed UNANIMOUSLY out of committee. 🎉.
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"No free lunch". except for every single state legislator who receives a per diem at the expense of South Dakota taxpayers.
"Governor Kristi Noem’s Bureau of Finance and Management Commissioner Jim Terwilliger testified that 'the goals of this bill are well-intentioned,' but 'there is no free lunch, meaning someone still has to pay.'".
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I said what I said.
“I believe personally that the government has a moral obligation to provide free school lunches to students," Rep. Kadyn Wittman said.
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🚨 I've just learned that @GovKristiNoem officially signed my bill to provide free State IDs to individuals experiencing homelessness INTO LAW. This is the culmination of 3+ years of hard work, & I'm overwhelmed with gratitude for everyone who helped make this dream a reality.
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Maybe someone will bring a free school lunch bill to the SD Legislature in 2024 to help combat childhood food insecurity across our state? 👀 . It's me. I'm someone.
According to Feeding South Dakota, about 24,750 South Dakota children, or about 11% of the school-aged population, remained “food insecure” in 2022.
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My bill to help feed South Dakota's most vulnerable children died by 1 vote in today's committee hearing. While I'm disheartened with this result, as long as I serve in the state legislature, I will continue to fight for the expansion of school lunch programs and for our kids.
House Education Committee voted 8-7 Monday to kill bipartisan legislation from Democratic Rep. Kadyn Wittman to have state government help reimburse South Dakota public school districts for unpaid debt on student lunches.
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I am in tears (of joy!). My bill, HB 1131 (waive the fee for a State ID for individuals experiencing homelessness), passed out of the Senate this afternoon on a vote of 26-9. It now heads to the governor's desk to be signed into law. I am so unbelievably grateful.
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I am deeply disappointed with the SD legislators who voted to keep #ChildMarriage legal this morning. Every child deserves protection & a chance to grow without the burden of premature matrimony. More than 80% of the child marriages in SD are between a minor girl and adult man.
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The rumors are true: I'm running for re-election for House of Reps. in D15 & turned in my petitions to the Sec. of State this morning!. Serving as a State Rep. has been one of the greatest privileges of my life, and I'm honored to run (and hopefully win) again in 2024. Onward!
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📢My bill, HB 1131, just PASSED the SD House of Representatives on a 57-11 vote! . This bill waives the fee for a state ID for individuals experiencing homelessness in our state, and is the reason I ran for office. IDs are crucial for accessing healthcare, jobs, housing and more.
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Today, I am proud to introduce a bipartisan school lunch bill that aims to make a real impact on the lives of South Dakota students. 🧵
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Hey, that's my bill! ⬇️.
The legislature in Pierre passed a bill making state IDs free for low-income residents in South Dakota. Lawmakers from both parties thought it was a good idea and sent the bill to the governor, who signed it this week.
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Today I'm compelled to remind my fellow legislators that once a book is acquired for a library, there’s actually a 1A obligation to provide access to that book and to not censor it based on content/viewpoint. The 1st Amendment rules, censorship drools.
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SURPRISE! My bill that would waive the fee for a State ID for homeless individuals has been resurrected! . Thanks to bipartisan efforts and support, this legislation has returned in a new form as a committee bill. Check it out! ⬇️.
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A bright spot in a difficult week; my bill to waive the fee for a state ID for individuals experiencing homelessness in SD passed unanimously out of the Appropriations Committee this morning! . This bill will open doors to employment, housing, education, healthcare, and more!.
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As of 2020, @SenJohnThune had received $638,942 from the NRA.
Sen. John Thune, R-SD, said Monday that lawmakers had to deal with the "real problems" at play rather than limiting Second Amendment rights.
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Hey - that's my bill! 👇🏻. Charging children to eat somewhere they are legally obligated to be at for the entire day is exploitative. Subjecting students to the embarrassment of not being able to afford a school lunch is unacceptable and avoidable. We can do better for SD kids.
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I've said it before, and I'll say it again, in a state that experiences extreme weather 6+ months of the year it's unconscionable that most bus stops in Sioux Falls don't offer any shelter. On evenings like this, that means someone could be waiting in the rain for up to an hour!.
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📢 It's official: I'll be seeking re-election in 2024 for the SD House of Representatives!.We're facing unprecedented challenges, ranging from rural healthcare to childcare access. It's time for our legislature to step up, and I'm committed to addressing these issues head-on.
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This is why I have spent 4+ months building a coalition of stakeholders across SD to address this issue & champion school lunches during the '24 session. 👇🏻. In SD, kids are legally obligated to attend school until age 18. The gov't should be legally obligated to feed them.
Studies have shown it’s hard for children to succeed in school when they’re hungry. But many families can’t afford school lunch.
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I was so proud to march in the Sioux Falls Pride parade today alongside hundreds of my friends and neighbors! . Happy Pride, y'all! 🏳️🌈
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838: the number of minors who got married in SD between 2000-2020 (SD Dept. of Health). 81%: the percentage of these marriages where young girls wed to adult men. We need to protect our kids, which is why I introduced a bill today that would end child marriage in South Dakota.
VIEWPOINT: The correlation between early marriage and an increased risk of exploitation is well-documented.
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I am tired of hearing about how we need to protect and take care of South Dakota's kids, and yet when an opportunity to actually do so comes up, our state legislature votes along party lines to kill a bill that would help ALL school children.
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South Dakota has spent $2.5 million dollars in the last 5 years on a program that we can't prove is working. I don't think it's too much to ask for data showing if this is a wise use of taxpayer dollars.
"Do we have any data that this has increased the pheasant population in South Dakota since 2019?" asked Rep. Kadyn Wittman, referencing a program that pays trappers to target predators. “No, we do not,” replied GF&P Secretary Kevin Robling.
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Why has @sdgop not publicly called for Joel Koskan (candidate for SD Senate in D26) to formally withdraw his candidacy while under investigation for felony child abuse? . Read more ➡️
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The last 48 hours have been incredible. A few weeks ago, I received an email from the White House inviting me to Communities in Action: a series featuring SD, ND, and NE elected officials working to create opportunities and improve people’s everyday lives in their communities. 🧵
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I have a dream to bring legislation in 2023 that would make State IDs free for any South Dakotan who lives below the poverty line (household income <$22,314.) Currently, 14.6% of SD residents live in poverty, and a State ID would allow them to work, rent, open bank accounts etc.
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🚨GOOD NEWS🚨 . My bill that would waive the fee for State IDs for homeless individuals PASSED out of committee today! . Next stop: Appropriations! . Stay tuned!.
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Investment in high-quality child care and early learning programs can generate up to $7.30 per every dollar invested. Our government choosing to invest in childcare isn't just good for kids, families, and communities; it's also good for our pocketbook. Invest now, or pay later.
As parents across the state continue to deal with issues of affordable child care, Gov. Kristi Noem told a Watertown radio station last week not to expect much help from the state government.
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I can not imagine spending so much time building barriers to stop people who are already poor and struggling from accessing food assistance programs. I'll pray for you, @RepDustyJohnson.
Democrats say my bill requiring 20 hours of work to receive welfare benefits is “punitive” & “unnecessary.” They're calling me extreme for believing able-bodied Americans should contribute in exchange for assistance. There's nothing extreme about believing in the dignity of work.
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Today, it is my distinct honor to announce my candidacy for the South Dakota House of Representatives in District 15!. Follow along at and and together we can advocate for what matters most.
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“It is my belief that because children are in the care of the government while attending public schools, the government should be responsible for meeting basic needs — one of which is food.". I said what I said. Thanks for shining a light on this important issue, @Phil_Lewis_ !.
A South Dakota bill aimed at feeding hungry schoolkids was killed by the state House’s education committee by one vote . “If we could all vote with our hearts, I know that we would vote to support feeding our children.But there is a cost to these programs”.
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Almost a year ago, conservatives in SD rejoiced when Roe was overturned and SD's trigger law was enacted. So WHY do Catholic churches in the SF area still have blue & pink crosses on their lawns w/ a sign that says, "These represent the babies who are aborted in SD every year"?.
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Last year during HB 1080 re: gender affirming care Rep. Jon Hansen said "We treat kids differently under the law. We do that because minors need our protections, they’re prone to irrational decisions. Most of them don’t have the reasoning capacity to know what’s best for them.”.
Despite testimony to support @kadyn_wittman's bill to increase the minimum age for marriage to 18, Republicans killed the bill. Rep. Jon Hansen and Will Mortenson even spoke about why they think child marriage is good #sddems #childmarriage #SouthDakota #legislature
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There are ~27,000 open jobs in South Dakota, and I can't help but think about how an efficient, well-regulated immigration process would solve the problem. Immigrants built this country, and I believe they can rebuild our workforce.
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Another win this morning: HB1195 just passed UNANIMOUSLY out of judiciary committee! . This bill empowers SD courts to order convicted drunk drivers who kill a parent to pay child support, ensuring financial support for affected children and deterring drunk driving in our state.
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Those hungry kids just need to pull themselves up by their bootstraps, right @IanTFury?.
A USDA program aimed at helping families over the summer is offered to every state. South Dakota is one of a handful of states that did not accept the grant money by last Friday’s deadline.
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In 2022, the State of South Dakota ended it's fiscal year with a $115 million surplus. I cannot think of a cause more deserving of our investment than South Dakota's children. Today's committee members disagreed.
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My bill that empowers SD judges to order restitution in the form of child support in cases of DUI manslaughter (when the victim is a parent/guardian of a minor child) passed unanimously out of the House of Representatives today! Next stop, Senate Judiciary Committee!
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How much internalized misogyny does it take to vote no on a bill that updates gendered language from the SD constitution? Currently, our constitution uses he/him/his when describing the governor, sec. of state, etc. 4 female representatives voted no on this bill today.
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🚨 MY BILL DROPPED 🚨 . This is the reason I decided to run for office: so that our unhoused and low-income neighbors no longer have to overcome the initial barrier of $28 for a State ID to obtain employment, housing etc. Read my bill now:
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Some of the comments made by committee members during today's hearing to end #ChildMarriage turned my stomach. Let me be clear; 16-year-olds are CHILDREN who should not be getting married and it is our job as state legislators to put guardrails in place to protect our kids.
A House committee voted 8-5 to kill a bill that would have raised the minimum age of marriage to 18. Sponsored by Rep. @kadyn_wittman called the legislation “crucial” to protecting minor girls from exploitation.
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I voted for this bill (it passed unanimously) because these funds were specifically meant to help South Dakotans and their families during emergencies & disasters *within our state*. It is a gross misuse of these precious funds to send SD Nat. Guards to the southern border.
“She cannot use those funds for that,” Lee Schoenbeck said. “She needs to follow the law.”
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Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow. Does this mean six more weeks of bad legislation and rhetoric coming out of Pierre?.
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Jon, do you think the statistics in your thread could perhaps be attributed to low teacher pay, lack of funding, and a student-teacher ratio that is much too high? Instead of *checks notes* a handful of books in the public library that you disagree with?.
As the public school lobby fights hard to keep books in the hands of young students that "instruct readers on the use of lube for sex and how to arrange hookups on Grindr," I decided to check in on how they are serving our kids academically. The results are not looking good. 1/.
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Making sure children (the future of our state and world!) are fed shouldn't be a partisan issue. If we can't feed our kids, what else matters?. Consider this my formal announcement that I will be bringing the free school lunch bill back to the SD Legislature in 2024.
“This is like taking food away from kids, and I hope we don’t want to be that kind of state.” South Dakota's decision to reject federal food funding has prompted strong criticism. #FoodInsecurity #SouthDakota
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Grateful beyond words that the 2024 legislative session has (finally) come to a close. It has been one of the highest honors of my life to serve District 15 and my community for the last two years. ❤️
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I've always wanted to live in that town from Footloose where they don't dance or have fun. This new #sdleg bill might finally give me the chance:
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There are 7 Democrats in the House of Reps. 11 Representatives stood for this bill. 24 were required to stand for this bill to be smoked out. Even if EVERY Dem in the House stood, this bill would have been SIX votes short. Do not place the blame of this failure on our caucus.
Today, Democrats (@RepErinHealy in particular) levied the patently false allegation that @KristiNoem did not do enough to promote eliminating the sales tax on groceries. Media reached out for my response to this preposterous claim. Here it is:
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Rep. Karr, prime sponsor of House Bill 1178, couldn’t even give an example when asked by Rep. Wittman.
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In 3 days, families around the world will celebrate Mother's Day. In approximately 3 weeks, I will undergo surgery to remove my fallopian tubes and finally ensure that I will never be a mother. 🧵A thread:
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Apple Tree is the 3rd largest day care center in Sioux Falls. My heart breaks for the families that have less than a month to try and find childcare in a city that is already more than 700 daycare spots short. 💔. When will we acknowledge this crisis in the SD Legislature?.
A longtime day care center is closing its Sioux Falls locations next year. Parents received notice hours later that the centers will be closing on January 12, 2024.
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I'm glad that my republican colleagues see the value in advocating for free school lunch for SD's kids. I've been working on this issue for 6 months with a statewide coalition, and I welcome all my legislative colleagues to join me on this effort! Full steam ahead!.
Another legislator has signaled support this week for bringing a school lunch bill that will alleviate costs for some students and their families.
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SD's Dept. of Social Services tells us that 60% of the children in SD foster care are Native American. Why is that? . Unfortunately, we won't be finding out this year. The House of Reps. voted 42-26 to kill a bill that would have established a task force to develop. .
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Some thoughts on drag shows taking place on college campuses: . I was very involved with @AugustanaSD's GSA during my time at college and I know how important GSAs are to supporting LGBTQ and Two Spirit students and also creating an environment in which they can thrive. 🧵 ⬇️.
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Just call me the shenanigans police.
Rep. @kadyn_wittman is putting in the work to call out tomfoolery on the House floor as she sees it. 🫡 . We need more elected officials who will make South Dakota better for all of us, not waste time on bad bills. CC: @runforsomething.
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Today's phone bank was run entirely by people under 20 years old and they Kicked Ass. These kids are the future and I'm so proud of them. #transkidsbelong #voteNOon46
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I am disappointed this bill died but I will keep advocating for South Dakota's children to have every resource they need to grow and thrive, now and in the future.
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2 years ago, I embarked on a journey to represent D15 in the SD House of Reps. Since then, I've dedicated myself to understanding the needs of my constituents and championing issues I care about; food insecurity, criminal justice reform, and resources for our unhoused.
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Did you know. 🧃 Students with access to free breakfast have 17.5% higher scores on standardized math tests,.🥗 Access to free and reduced school lunches can lower chronic absenteeism by 5.4%,.🍎 Receiving free or reduced lunch reduces childhood obesity rates by at least 17%.
Studies have shown how vital breakfast and lunch is for students and the benefits those meals have on their education. @kadyn_wittman goes over some of those statistics as she advocates for her school lunch bill HB 1042 #sddems #schoollunch
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Abortion is healthcare.
A South Dakota woman had to take an ambulance to Minnesota just to obtain a potentially *life-saving* abortion. She suffered because Republicans packed the Supreme Court with justices who would overturn Roe. What do they want next?. A national abortion ban.
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I was shocked when I learned that 16-year-olds can get married in our state (and 800+ have over the last twenty years). Raising the age of marriage to 18 sends a clear message: South Dakota protects its children and prioritizes their safety. #EndChildMarriage.
Monday morning, several bills sponsored by Democrats will be heard. @kadyn_wittman introduced a bill to raise the minimum age for marriage to 18. Right now a 16-year-old can get married with their parent's consent. Please tell the House State Affairs Committee to support HB 1154.
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I'm thrilled to share that my campaign has received an endorsement from SD Families for Vaccines! It's an honor to be recognized for my commitment to advocating for safe schools, workplaces, and communities, and for prioritizing public health and evidence-based decisions.
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I am *officially* on the 2024 ballot! . Even if you don't live in my district, please take a moment to double-check your voter registration. Make sure your information is up to date here ➡️ This fall, make a plan and VOTE! ✊🏻
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@sdgop @SoDakDems The way you talk about your fellow South Dakotans is so discouraging. They are still your neighbors, community members, and constituents, and they deserve your respect regardless of party.
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“I don’t think there’s a cost too great to invest in South Dakota’s kids.” . I will keep saying this, every day and for as long as I have to, until we start to make progress and ensure that no child goes to bed hungry.
Feeding South Dakota data shows that 1 out of every 9 children in the state is battling food insecurity. Representative Kadyn Wittman announced via an X post that she plans to bring a free school lunch bill forward this upcoming session.
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Marijuana (both recreational & medicinal) should be legal, easily accessible, taxed, and regulated. Why is @FredDeutsch trying so hard to infringe on the rights of South Dakotans? Why is he against personal responsibility & choice when it comes to marijuana?.
The longtime lawmaker says it was a fact-finding mission to see how simple or challenging it is to get a card in South Dakota
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Today, every single Republican in the SD House of Representatives voted along party lines (63-7) to not expand protections for victims of nonconsensual condom removal, also known as stealthing, into codified law.
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When elected officials ignore the will of the people, they are no longer doing their jobs.
House voted 41-29 moments ago to ban homegrown marijuana in South Dakota. HB 1004 goes to Senate, where a bill was delayed Monday to cap homegrown at three plants per medical cardholder. Voters OK'd IM 26 with a minimum of three homegrown plants possible per cardholder. @keloland.
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Happy Native Americans Day!. In case you didn't know, South Dakota was the FIRST state to officially celebrate Native Americans' Day beginning in 1990!
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Today, my incredible mentor (and former SD Secretary of Education @DrMelodySchopp) came out to Pierre to see me in action! I can't thank her enough for her guidance, advice, and kindness during our time together. ❤️ Here's to strong women who lift each other up!
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WORK👏REQUIREMENTS👏FOR👏SOCIAL👏PROGRAMS👏DON'T👏RESULT👏IN👏MORE👏PEOPLE👏WORKING. Source: Rep. Venhuizen's bill was opposed by Avera, @AARPSD, @AmericanCancer, @sdfarmersunion, SD Community Healthcare Assoc., SD Nurses Assoc., @SDAN4Women, & @LLSusa.
Democrat Rep. Erin Healy said a bill that would require South Dakotans to vote on a work requirement for Medicaid expansion says that “We tell South Dakotans they didn’t understand what they voted on.”.
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🚨HB 1131 (my bill to waive the fee for a State D for people experiencing homelessness) passed unanimously out of Senate Health Committee this morning! Only one more hurdle stands between this bill being signed by the governor; a vote on the Senate floor tomorrow. Wish me luck!.
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You still have time today/tomorrow to make a plan and #VoteNoOnC. Since 1898, when state leaders fail to act, SD voters can take matters into their own hands through the citizen ballot initiative. Help defeat this blatant disregard for the will of the people and vote NO on C.
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In addition to that, subjecting students to the embarrassment of not being able to afford a lunch is unacceptable and avoidable. School is mandatory for all students, and it's only fair that we have the decency to feed them as well.
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Thankful, grateful & blessed to have colleagues like @RepErinHealy. She brought HB 1159 to House Appropriations today: an act to exempt feminine hygiene products from state sales tax. Getting your period already sucks, and you shouldn't be taxed on necessary & needed products.
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Today in House Transportation, I introduced HB 1103 to waive the fee for a state ID for individuals below or at the poverty line. My bill failed 5-6.
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As an elected official, it is my JOB to participate in uncomfortable, difficult, and nuanced conversations in order to create laws that serve & protect my constituents. If a floor debate about sexual assault laws makes you uncomfortable, then maybe you shouldn't be a legislator.
“This is probably the most uncomfortable bill I will ever bring to the South Dakota Legislature. … But I am willing to be uncomfortable,” Rep. Kadyn Wittman said in support of the measure she sponsored. House Republicans were not. Full story:
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For 27 years my brother Micah has used a wheelchair to navigate the world, and I grew up watching my parents advocate for accessible services. This is just one of the reasons why I chose to serve as a state legislator; to create better gov't. policies for people who need it most.
Representatives @RepErinHealy, @kadyn_wittman and @OrenLesmeister attended @DRSD_Rights SD Partners in Policymaking mock hearing. This event empowers people with developmental disabilities and their families to make positive changes in their communities #SouthDakota #legislation
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If you are equally enraged by this decision, please reach out to the below legislators who voted in favor of child marriage: . Rep. Gary Cammack.Rep. Rebecca Reimer.Rep. J.D. Wangsness.Rep. Kirk Chaffee.Rep. Rocky Blare.Rep. Will Mortenson.Rep. Jon Hansen.Rep. Hugh Bartels.
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I had the best time walking in the Vikings Days Homecoming Parade with the @AugustanaSD Dems yesterday! (Event if it was a little soggy 🌦). I love my alma mater! Go Augie, go!
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Now do a list of all the SD state officials whose businesses had PPP loans forgiven. #TransparencyMatters.
Castleberry remains the only active legislator facing repercussions for the acceptance of state funds.
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"It's always up to the providers to participate in the program."-Rep Fred Deutsch, when discussing medical marijuana cards in SD. This is a stark contrast to the rhetoric he used last week to justify stripping medical providers of their ability to work with & treat trans youth.
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I'm working with a constituent to introduce legislation in 2024 that would expand SD's definition of sexual assault to include stealthing: the act of removing a condom without the knowledge or consent of the other partner. Stealthing is sexual assault. Period.
Only a handful of states have any legislation on stealthing, as it’s only come into the public conversation in the last few years.
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I look forward to running (and winning 🤞🏻) alongside @erik_muckey & @RepJamieSmith in 2024! Let's make D15 proud!. Thank you @sdduba & @ReynoldNesiba for the incredible mentorship & friendship you've shown me during our time in the legislature together. I'm forever grateful. ❤️.
Big news today as @RepJamieSmith, @kadyn_wittman and @erik_muckey announce they are running in the 2024 election in South Dakota!
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Medical marijuana is the only thing that has made my younger brother's (a quad-amputee and two-time cancer survivor) chronic seizures manageable. Shame on @SenJohnThune for this. I would love to see him try and convince my mom that medical marijuana should be criminalized.
US Senator @SenJohnThune (SD) not only opposes recreational cannabis legalization – he also opposes medical cannabis (no exceptions). He doesn't support medical cannabis for terminal cancer patients or people with unstoppable seizure disorders. 70% of his constituents disagree.
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Another legislator insinuated that this is an issue for the parents, and the school districts should work harder to get parents to fill out free and reduced lunch paperwork for federal reimbursement. My question to that is, who ultimately suffers when the paperwork isn't done?.
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